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From ‘Mere Yaar ki Shadi Hai’ to recent release ‘Superstar’, Tulip Joshi is all set to be a versatile actor. The stunning actress shares a few insights about her break in Bollywood industry with TWF correspondent Manish Ramchandani. How did Superstar happen?
I was called by the producer of Superstar as he was impressed by my previous performances in Matrubhoomi, Dil Mange More and other films. In Superstar I play Mausam, a journalist. I accepted the role as it was very challenging as I have never done anything like this before. In the movie I and Kunal are childhood sweethearts.
How did you get a first break?
To get in the Bollywood the newcomers struggle a lot, but by God’s grace in my case everything went smooth and I got a chance to work with a Yash Chopra banner directly. The first movie ‘Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai’ happened when I had been to a wedding of my family friend. I was from bride’s side. Yash Chopraji was also there to bless the couple. Luckily I was in modelling and wanted to be a Bollywood actress.Yash Chopra spotted me and asked me to come for a screen test. Fortunately I cleared it and in turn got an offer for the role of Sanjana. I accepted it with open hands.It was almost like ‘dream come true’.
Did you always want to become an actress?
I always wanted to be a sports personality and also I had been a national level athlete. But I could not continue with it. Later I got into modelling and the rest you know… Since you started of with Yash Raj banner are you expecting a few more films from them?
Well I haven’t got any offers from Yash Raj Films till now but I am sure that if they fell that I am suitable for a certain role they would surely call me.
Would you like to act for serials if given a chance?
Why not, I have no problem. But at the moment my focus is on commercial films and I am looking for better prospects in the same.
Have you ever been propositioned for a casting couch assignment?
Well, to be frank it might be existing in the industry, but I have never faced a situation like this. From the very beginning, I am always clear with people I am working with. I would never compromise myself by doing anything like this. Finally, I don’t know about it as I have never faced it.
Would you be comfortable doing an item number?
Yes, I think item number is liked by people and so I would be comfortable as long as there is no nudity and smooching scene.
What would your dream project be like?
I think I am not looking for something specific.The kind of role that I have played over the time has helped to grow as an actor. I think that I am a versatile actor and so I am ready to try my hand on various kinds of role- be it women oriented or action oriented.
When are you planning to get married?
I am very happy with my boyfriend Captain Vinod Nair and we both have a long way to go in our career. So marriage is not going to happen so early. But we are serious about the relation.
A minor explosion occurred during the screening of Jodhaa Akbar in Panvel on Wednesday afternoon. The police said no one was injured and the afternoon show continued till the film ended. The manager of Cine Raj told the police that the explosion, which occurred before the film’s interval around 3 pm, left one seat damaged. Navi Mumbai commissioner of police Ramrao Wagh said, “It wasn’t a loud explosion, which was why there was no commotion in the hall.”
Amrita Arora and Kareena Kapoor have been long time friends. So when Saif tattooed Kareena’s name on his arm, Amrita was thrilled. On seeing Amrita’s excitement, her long time boyfriend Usman Afzal decided to do the same kind of gesture for her. So Usman got Amrita’s name tattooed on his arm this Valentine’s Day. The tattoo was done by tattoo artist Vishwas and it took nearly three hours to complete. Usman is currently in London and Amrita has not yet seen his tattoo. She has been informed about this by their common friend Aalim. On hearing that her boyfriend got her name on his arm, Amrita is overwhelmed with joy and is eagerly waiting for the moment when Usman will fly down to India and show it to her. Even we are waiting dear Amrita, to feature your name on Usman’s arm in our space!
Tuesday night saw Sourav Ganguly bonding with SRK as the latter handed over the reigns of his IPL team to the captain
You’ve seen them dancing together on screen but now they’re competing on the cricket pitch. Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta have decided to throw their weight behind the IPL with their respective teams. In Wednesday’s auction for players, SRK bagged Shoaib Akhthar for $425,000 (Rs 1.7 crore), Ricky Ponting for $400,000 (Rs 1.6 crore) and Chris Gayle for $800,000 (Rs 3.2 crore). Preity claimed Mahela Jayawardene for $475,000 (Rs 1.9 crore), S Sreesanth for $ 625,000 (Rs 2.5 crore) and Brett Lee for $900,000 (Rs 3.6 crore) While money talks, with Bollywood backing, it seems to be bursting into a song and dance.King Khan is good news for the business as he already has his finger in many pies. Apart from being a producer, he’s a star endorser and a television host too. The Chak De! hero is also no stranger to motivating teams.
